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About the Company Our client is a growing organisation operating within the environmental and sustainability sector, supporting businesses in reducing waste, improving resource efficiency, and contributing to a more circular economy. With a strong operational footprint and a focus on innovation, the company works across multiple sites to help transform materials and processes in a way that minimises environmental impact and maximises value recovery. They are committed to continuous improvement, responsible sourcing, and embedding sustainable practices across their operations. The Role This is a commercially focused procurement role responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services across a multi-site operation. You’ll play a key role in delivering cost savings, improving supplier performance, and driving procurement best practice across both regional and site-level operations. The position offers strong exposure to operational stakeholders and the opportunity to influence strategic sourcing decisions in a complex, asset-intensive environment. Key Responsibilities • Source and procure goods, materials, and services in line with business requirements. • Manage the full purchase order lifecycle, ensuring accuracy and timely processing. • Partner with operational teams to manage demand planning and stock availability. • Lead sourcing activities including RFx processes, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract award. • Manage spend across OPEX, consumables, services, and selected CapEx & MRO categories. • Support supplier consolidation and regional tendering initiatives. • Work closely with site teams to optimise inventory levels and reduce excess stock. • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple operational sites. • Improve contract compliance and reduce off-contract spend. • Monitor supplier performance and manage ongoing commercial relationships. • Use data and analytics to support decision-making and drive procurement performance. • Ensure compliance with procurement policies and governance frameworks. • Track and report on savings, spend under management, and key procurement KPIs. About You • 4–8 years’ experience in procurement or strategic sourcing roles • Experience within waste management, recycling, utilities, logistics, manufacturing, or other heavy industries with heavy machinery and MRO categories is highly desirable • Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills • Confident working in multi-site, decentralised environments • Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights • Degree qualified (or equivalent experience); CIPS (or equivalent) desirable Benefits: • Hybrid working model - 3 days per week in central London office location. • Company Penson - Matched up to 7% amounting to total of 14%+ combined contributions. • Cycle To Work Scheme